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Charleston, Illinois
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Can You Afford Eastern Illinois University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at EIU's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2019 - 2020 Varied Between $12,896 & $26,638

Worried about paying the full cost of $26,638 to attend Eastern Illinois University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Illinois, the university offers a discount of 15.5% off tuition and fees. Also, 94.5% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $9,286. Students from low-income families receive an average of $11,572 in aid during their first year.

  • Illinois Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost for Residents of Illinois (no aid)

Tuition and fees$11,804
+ Room and board$10,030
+ Other expenses$2,634
Total cost$24,468
Affordability Score (54 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Illinois (with average aid)

Total cost$24,468
- Grants and scholarships$9,286
Net price$15,182
Affordability Score (64 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Illinois

Total cost$24,468
- Grants and scholarships$11,572
Net price$12,896
Affordability Score (65 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$13,974
+ Room and board$10,030
+ Other expenses$2,634
Total cost$26,638
Affordability Score (63 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$26,638
- Grants and scholarships$9,286
Net price$17,352
Affordability Score (72 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$26,638
- Grants and scholarships$11,572
Net price$15,066
Affordability Score (74 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at EIU.

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Projected Costs Between $46,362 and $139,276 For a Four Year Degree. Between $23,891 and $70,327 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Eastern Illinois University in 2019 - 2020 was $24,468. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 0.9% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $24,891 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $25,538, for a bachelor degree candidate ($25,105 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $100,854 over the course of four years ($49,995 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $100,045 based on a yearly growth rate of -1.8%. The expected two-year cost is $50,926.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Eastern Illinois University
  • Illinois Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost With Interest for Residents of Illinois

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-4.7%0.9%
Freshman year$12,129$13,783$24,891
Senior year$11,763$13,132$25,105
Total 2-year net price$23,891$26,915$49,995
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$9,102$10,254$19,046
Total monthly payment$275$310$575
Total amount paid$32,993$37,168$69,042
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-4.7%0.9%
Freshman year$12,129$13,783$24,891
Senior year$11,063$11,922$25,538
Total 4-year net price$46,362$51,349$100,854
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$17,662$19,562$38,422
Total monthly payment$534$591$1,161
Total amount paid$64,024$70,911$139,276

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-6.2%-1.8%
Freshman year$13,301$15,264$25,693
Senior year$12,498$14,316$25,233
Total 2-year net price$25,799$29,580$50,926
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$9,828$11,269$19,401
Total monthly payment$297$340$586
Total amount paid$35,627$40,848$70,327
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*-6.2%-1.8%
Freshman year$13,301$15,264$25,693
Senior year$11,033$12,593$24,338
Total 4-year net price$48,575$55,600$100,045
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$18,505$21,181$38,113
Total monthly payment$559$640$1,151
Total amount paid$67,080$76,781$138,158

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Eastern Illinois University.

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